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Raphaela

ra-fay-EL-uh

Popularity

#8813

stable

Letters

8

Syllables

4

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

491

Peak Year

#19 in 2016

First Recorded

1915

Style

Spiritual & Biblical, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

Feminine form of Raphael, meaning 'God has healed' in Hebrew. It carries a divine and restorative connotation.

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RafaRaphieElla

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Numerology

3

The Creative

Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.

Famous Namesakes

  • Raphaela R. Schultze

    German fashion designer known for her avant-garde creations.

Nicknames

RafaRaphieElla

Spelling Variations

RafaelaRaffella

Similar Names

GabrielaMariaSophiaIsabella

Personality Traits

CompassionateHealerIntuitiveGraceful

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